Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests

Iran executed three men, including a teenage national wrestler named Saleh Mohammadi, on Thursday for allegedly killing police officers during anti-government protests that occurred in January. The executions took place in Qom province after the Supreme Court upheld their death sentences. The men were convicted of "moharebeh" (waging war against God) in connection to the deaths of two officers. Rights groups allege the confessions were obtained through torture and the trials were unfair. These executions are the first related to the protests, which began in December due to economic grievances and evolved into demands for political change. The executions occurred a day after Iran executed a dual Iranian-Swedish national for allegedly spying for Israel.

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